Tag: Vietnam
All the articles with the tag "Vietnam".
Game theory wiz kids
Just in case I didn't already think Nixon and Kissinger were complete mental bastards: The Nukes of October: Richard Nixon's Secret Plan to Bring Peace to Vietnam Nixon decided to try something new: t…
Mekong
(Mekong photos can be found here ) May 6th, 2006 I didn't have high hopes for our Mekong Delta tour. It had all the hallmarks of an uncomfortable experience - package tour, arranged through our hotel,…
More Saigon
(Saigon photos can be found here ) May 4, 5, 7-9, 2006 After some fun donating blood (still waiting for Anna to write about that) at the children’s hospital, we were running a bit late. Han the Man go…
Back home
The last spot we traveled to before heading home was Halong Bay , part of the Gulf of Tonkin. A green ocean spotted with tall limestone islands, Halong Bay is an amazing destination. We did a two day …
Bia Hoi
Only have time for a quick post before the tour bus gets here... We had wanted to try out Bia Hoi (fresh beer) in Saigon, but didn't get around to finding a watering hole near our hotel. When went loo…
Random Ha Noi
We arrived in Ha Noi around 10 PM last night. Our singing cabbie with a musical horn provided us with an adrenaline filled drive from the airport. Once the traffic opens up, everyone takes the opportu…
Rule number one
Rule number one for air travel - check your flight before you leave for the airport. Of course, it helps if the airline actually lists that sort of information on the internet, or has an easy to call …
The "American War"
Anna here, posting while Chris is nursing a cold. Today I spent some time on my own in Saigon -- getting lost and taking cyclos to get back on track. It takes a lot of my energy to strategize how I'm …
Mekong Delta
Anna and I did a day trip to the Mekong Delta , visiting three different provinces. I was a bit worried going in for a repeat of our Cambodia boat experience, but it was very different. Tourists were …
Fast forward to Saigon
Donating blood was an interesting experience, but I'll leave that for Anna to write about. Directly after that it was off to the airport and a quick flight to HCMC aka Saigon. The difference between S…